Greek culture significantly influenced the Western world through its contributions to philosophy, democracy, art, and science. Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid the groundwork for Western thought and ethics. The concept of democracy, originating in ancient Athens, has shaped modern political systems. Additionally, Greek art and architecture, characterized by ideals of beauty and proportion, continue to inspire Western aesthetics today.
Religion
by helping them
Hellenization.
First the Greek, later the Roman culture.
The Romans soon took over Greece adding Roman gods with greek gods sharing sacred temples. The Romans adapted the Greek culture and also brought in western culture too.
The Romans.
He was out to conquer the known world and was Greek, so to control the he conquered he brought with him Greek culture.
First is Alexander the Great. When he made his rapid conquest of Egypt and Persia about 325 BC, creating the largest Western empire to ever have existed, he brought Greek culture with him to all of these lands. He also founded cities based on Greek cities (such as Alexandria, Egypt), in order to further spread Greek (Hellenistic) culture. Afterwards, when the Roman Empire conquered Greece in 144 BC, they brought Hellenistic culture back to Rome and spread it throughout the empire, effectively Hellenizing nearly all of the civilized Western world.
Ancient Greek culture was very different from today's culture. For example, the Greeks would take slaves, which is not very widespread in today's western culture.
Religion
by helping them
Hellenization.
First the Greek, later the Roman culture.
Greek culture was more easily accepted in the East. Hellenistic civilization, a blend of Greek andeastern influences
The Romans soon took over Greece adding Roman gods with greek gods sharing sacred temples. The Romans adapted the Greek culture and also brought in western culture too.
As Alexander was a world conquer and was never defeated in battle. He spread Hellenstic culture, the Greek culture.
Greek culture significantly influenced Western Europe through the spread of Hellenistic ideas, art, philosophy, and political thought, particularly after the conquests of Alexander the Great. The Roman Empire adopted and adapted Greek culture, which included literature, architecture, and governance, helping to disseminate these ideas across Europe. The Renaissance further revived Greek philosophy and aesthetics, leading to a profound impact on European art, science, and intellectual life. As a result, many foundational concepts of Western civilization, including democracy and rationalism, can be traced back to ancient Greek culture.